One Wednesday evening at a Baldpate Inn Enchanted Evening presentation, we saw how Scott harmlessly traps hummingbirds, bands, weighs, measures, records and releases the tiny little guys. I was thrilled to hold one while he used pincers to attach an incredibly small silver band to the leg.

A just-banded Wilson's Warbler

Two other times we watched a similar presentation at the YMCA of the Rockies, demonstrating how Scott traps birds of all species with nets at a feeder station.

Rather than spoil it by telling you all the details, we encourage you to check out the schedule at the Y and head out there to see for yourself. It's almost impossible not to find yourself smiling at such close encounters with these little feathered friends!